Ted Connors

.... You can only qualify for the State Tournament by placing 1st-2nd-or 3rd in the Advanced Divisions in any of our qualifiers or finish in our Top Ten Ranking system. After you qualify, you will receive an invitation from FGL to attend the event. The rest is up to you. You must qualify to compete!

• FGL has arranged special discount rates at some the areas’ finest hotels for our out of town guests. To take advantage of these rates, click the following link Hotels to set up your reservations. There are only a certain amount of rooms available at those discounted rates so reserve early if you know you will be attending.

• Weight classes for the events can be found on the pre-registration page for each competitor. Click on your status and the weight and division is posted. Event is open to kids, women, men and executives.

• You can pre-register on line or register at the event. To avoid long lines we recommend pre-registering. Go to that table at the event to pick up your weight card and weigh-in.

• All fighters can weigh-in the night before the event between 6-8pm. Directions are posted on the website with access to Google maps. Weigh-in for day of the event between 9-11am .

• Cost for pre-registering is $60.00 for one event and $75.00 for competing in both Gi and No Gi. Multiple family members receive a free spectator ticket. Cash or credit cards only the day of the event. No Checks.

• There will be 9-10 qualifying tournaments throughout the State: in Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, Jacksonville and South Florida this year. You can qualify at any/all of these locations. Use the rest to train for States.

• Instructors sending teams should contact Ted Connors at (561) 502-6558 to receive benefits from our partnership program. (i.e. free tickets, featured video interview, etc.)

• IBJJ rules are in effect. IBFF scoring is in effect with the exception that one (1) point will be given for a good submission attempt. (i.e. triangle, armbar, etc. locked in but opponent escapes)

• We are looking for referees throughout the State. If you are retired from competition or not coaching during our events and would like to be a referee please contact Ted Connors. We are looking for brown and black belts for all divisions but blue and purple belts can be trained to referee for the kids’ divisions. We’ll pay referees the day of the event.

FGL will strive to provide fair, safe and well run events. We are trying to promote pushing each fighter to raise the bar and compete in higher divisions to help advance their skills and love of these great sports. Please feel free to comment or give suggestions to help improve your experience.

Train Hard and we will see you soon! ....